Discuss the potential benefits and possible harmful effects of genetic modification

Some potential benefits of genetically modified organisms are as follows:

1. Improvement of the food situation worldwide

2. An increase in yield crops

3. An increase in the nutritional value of food

4. The development of pharmaceutical preparations of proven clinical significance.

Explanation:

On the other hand, some potential risks of genetically modified organisms are as follows:

1. Transgenic food may unfavorably affect the health of consumers.

2. Transgenic food may lead to development of alimentary allergies

3. Synthesis of toxic agents

4. Resistance to antibiotics

5. Other unknown effects of mixed genes on the animals or the environment.